Palm Harbor Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
13 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Palm Harbor is a Pinellas County suburb roughly 23 miles northwest of Tampa, prized for its Lake Tarpon and Gulf access, the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail, and the Innisbrook Resort golf courses. Its apartment stock is a mix of 1980s-2000s garden-style communities clustered along the US 19 corridor, Boot Ranch, and Lansbrook, plus a small wave of new luxury construction.
As of mid-2026 public listings, average 1-bedroom asking rent in Palm Harbor runs about $1,550-$1,630/mo (roughly $1,561/mo per Apartments.com's market snapshot, down modestly year-over-year), while 2-bedroom units span a wide $1,380-$2,470/mo depending on age and amenities. Older 1980s complexes off US 19 and Countrywoods anchor the low end; newer or renovated properties near Boot Ranch and Lansbrook, plus the 2025-built Upshore, sit at the top of the range.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Landings at Boot Ranch West | Boot Ranch, Katherine Blvd | 1-3 BR | $1,436-$2,099 | 1997 |
| Boot Ranch | Boot Ranch, off Alt US 19 | 1-3 BR | $1,434-$2,201 | 1996 |
| Madison Oaks Apartment Homes | Calibre Downs Ln, near Highland Lakes | 1-2 BR | $1,565-$1,755 | 1988 |
| MAA Palm Harbor | Clubside Ct, near Lansbrook/East Lake Rd | 1-3 BR | $1,518-$2,093 | 2000 |
| Harbourtowne at Countrywoods | Countrywoods, Country Road 1 | 1-3 BR | $1,423-$2,038 | 1987 |
| Stillwater Palms | Cypress Pond Rd, near Lake Tarpon | 1-2 BR | $1,292-$1,380 | 1985 |
| Providence at Palm Harbor | Kendra Way, off Alt US 19 | Studio-2 BR | $1,128-$1,900 | 1991 |
| Lakeview at Palm Harbor | Lake St. George, Country Place Ln | 1-3 BR | $1,325-$2,326 | 1984 |
| Bell Lansbrook Village | Lansbrook, Pine Ridge Blvd near East Lake Rd | 1-3 BR | $1,550-$2,086 | 2004 |
| Egrets Landing Apartments | Seagull Dr, near Lansbrook/East Lake Rd | 1-3 BR | $1,381-$2,330 | 1996 |
| Twin Lakes | US Highway 19 N corridor | 1-2 BR | $1,414-$1,437 | 1986 |
| Upshore | US Highway 19 N corridor, near Innisbrook Resort | 1-3 BR | $1,886-$3,021 | 2025 |
| Stonegate Apartments | US Highway 19 N, near Curlew Lakes shopping | 1-3 BR | $1,324-$2,660 | 1992 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Boot Ranch, Katherine Blvd
Boot Ranch, off Alt US 19
Calibre Downs Ln, near Highland Lakes
Clubside Ct, near Lansbrook/East Lake Rd
Countrywoods, Country Road 1
Cypress Pond Rd, near Lake Tarpon
Kendra Way, off Alt US 19
Lake St. George, Country Place Ln
Lansbrook, Pine Ridge Blvd near East Lake Rd
Seagull Dr, near Lansbrook/East Lake Rd
US Highway 19 N corridor
US Highway 19 N corridor, near Innisbrook Resort
US Highway 19 N, near Curlew Lakes shopping
Florida renter essentials
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